Whether it’s the weather or for seemingly no reason at all your hair decides to go all Diana Ross on you, frizzy hair is definitely something that a lot of us struggle with.
1. Choose a sulfate-free, glycerin-packed shampoo.
Look for a shampoo with glycerin high up in the ingredient list . Glycerin helps combat frizz by penetrating the hair and hydrating it from the inside out. It is also a great humectant, meaning it creates a protective coating over the outside of the hair so it’s less likely to lose moisture. Win-win!
2. Always use conditioner.
Keeping your hair topped up with moisture prevents the cuticle from opening up and letting moisture in, keeping it smooth. Look for a conditioner that contains glycerin, as well as other hydrating ingredients (like shea butter), and apply it from mid-lengths down to your ends. Keep it away from your roots to prevent oiliness.
3. Twice a week, only use conditioner on your hair.
You might think your hair needs to be shampooed several times a week, but it doesn't. Every two days, apply conditioner instead of shampoo and then rinse it out. The conditioner contains a small amount of surfactant (what shampoo uses to cleanse your hair), and also the small amount of oil in the product attaches itself to hair oil cleaning it away. This also called “Co-Washing” which helps keep the hair at optimum PH as you are replenishing moisture and ensuring the hairs natural oils are not stripped.
4. Use a hydrating mask once a week.
Keeping hair hydrated helps prevent the hair opening up and letting in moisture contributing to the frizz. Doing a mask of oil or specialized hair treatments will keep hair moisturized and less prone to damage from styling. Look for masks containing coconut oil or castor oil; both amazing for hydration and will give your hair an incredible sheen when washed and styled also.
5. Let your hair air dry 90% of the way before blow-drying.
This is a stylist's trick and it is honestly life changing! By letting your hair 90% dry you are not disrupting the hair strand as it’s drying, which helps keep it smooth. It also means, as you then blow-dry with a brush you get a much sleeker finish as the heat is being directed down the hair. The bristles are also guiding the cuticle keeping it straight. Result - oh-so-smooth!
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